Jonny Bruce is a superb trumpeter, based in Bristol but with a national reputation. He is fluent in the whole history of jazz trumpet as he demonstrated some years back in his Trumpet Kings project, in which he covered pieces from Louis Armstrong through to Freddie Hubbard. You may have seen him playing around Bristol...
Featuring his signature blend of philosophical inquiry, personal examination, and sweet gags, Double Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Ahir Shah returns to stand up with a new show about significance, insignificance, and scurvy. Ahir’s last show, Dots, was recorded as a special for HBO Max (albeit after a 14-month delay brought about by events you may recall)....
Join us for Friday night rugby in The Chicken Shed for Round 4 of the Six Nations with Wales v France. Kick-off at 8 pm. If you fancy a bite to eat before the match, you can book a table here Book a Table - Hen & Chicken (henandchicken.com)
Stand Up For The Weekend with Glenn Moore featuring Sarah Keyworth plus compere Tom Glover. Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Glenn Moore is a comedian, actor and one of the best and most prolific joke writers in the country. Glenn is a regular face on TV, having appeared on Mock The Week (BBC), Rob Delaney’s Stand Up Central...
Welcome to our monthly Open Mic Night (2nd Monday of every month) in our custom-built music room 'The Chicken Shed' Hosted by James Slater, Elliot Hall and Sarah Larkham, we welcome musicians and music lovers alike. We can get very busy, so if you wish to play, you can book your slot in advance. Simply message...
Super excited about this one - we put on a fair few national touring bands, but it's only once in a while that the planets come into alignment and we're able to present an international tour such as this fantastic band from the USA. Charged Particles are a trio from the San Francisco Bay area, and have...
Stand Up For The Weekend with Josh Jones featuring Laura Lexx plus compere Ross Smith. Born and bred in Manchester, Josh Jones is one of the most refreshing and original voices to emerge from the North-West in recent years. In just five years Josh has gone from open spot to a TV regular, with his breakthrough year...
Super Saturday Join us in The Studio for round 5 of The Six Nations tournament. Wales v Italy 2:15 pm Ireland v Scotland 4:45 pm France v England 8:00 pm
Circuit Breakers. The best up-and-coming comedy talent Featuring Robin Morgan, Priya Hall, Firuz Ozari, Millie Haswell plus compere Calum McCarthy. Our first Circuit Breakers show sold out last month with people being turned away at the door. The Chicken Shed venue at the Hen & Chicken is perfect for a showcase event of this nature. Resolutely intimate...
Due to high demand, we've added an extra North Street Games Night in March! On Monday 21st we will be running another night upstairs at The Hen and Chicken from 7 pm until close. We charge £1 per person for every Games Night which includes entry into a prize draw. The evening will be...
Sam Outlaw is a singer-songwriter living in Nashville, TN. Born Samuel Morgan in South Dakota, his stage name comes from his late mother’s maiden name. On November 12, 2021 Sam will release a new full length album, titled “Popular Mechanics”. Working as an advertising executive in his twenties, he performed small bar gigs near his...
Learn how the philosophy of Marcus Aurelius can bring you happiness in the modern world... Stoicism is a philosophy that dates back to the third century BC. In modern times it has influenced powerful movements like CBT and mindfulness. This talk outlines the background and main features of Stoic philosophy and ethics. It then explores...
